If your aren’t already a mom, can you think back to the time before you had kids? What did you think parenting would be like, what kind of mom did you think you would be? Read what our guest poster hopes for her “Future Self When I Become A Mom.” Our guest poster, Lauren shares this down to earth expectation…

It takes a special kind of person to affect someone else so deeply that it shakes them to their core. Not many people are able to touch on someone elses life in such a way. So, To The Man Who Changed The Person That I Was, Congratulations. I’m sure it thrills you to no end to know that your…

As a parent, one of our fears is the embarrassment of our child pointing out differences in other people such as cultural differences or handicaps. We all know kids, especially toddlers can be disturbingly honest, so is it best to tell them to hush and tech them not to point? Or is it better to inform them about differences, give…

*This post contains Affiliate links from Amazon. Which means I earn a small commission of of the sales at no expense to you If you are like me and have a Car Guy in your life that you struggle buying gifts for, this list of 18 Gift Ideas For The Car Guy In Your Life will be a life…

Reducing waste can make a huge difference in the environment! We may not still be around to see the changes, but our kids and grandkids will, so let’s make a difference for them with these 5 Super Easy Ways To Reduce Waste. Reducing waste and living naturally is a huge trend now a days, a trend that I hope…

Child birth is one of the most amazing and scariest times in any mother’s life. But having a set of amazing nurses and doctors can really make all of the difference. If you were lucky enough to have an amazing nurse, doctor, midwife or douala who stayed and helped you through your delivery, I’m sure he or she will forever…

*This Post Contains Affiliate Links, which I earn a small commission on at not expense to you, the buyer. While Christmas shopping for a close friend of mine and her boyfriend, I decided I wanted to get them something in memorial of their baby that they lost. I found this to be harder than anticipated. So, to help you out,…

As a camping family, I spend a lot of time in the summer packing and unpacking. Of course toddlers love to help (or at least they think they are helping). So wouldn’t it be great, if my toddler had her own backpack to pack for our travels? Our guest poster Liam is here to give us a list of 6…

Since I am such a picky eater, I always like to bring a dish that I love to family gatherings because that way, I know I have something to eat there. This is a family recipe, and one of our favorites. Dump and bake Scalloped Corn is perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. And is one of my go-to…

Body Image is a huge issue for most people at some point. Whether it be as a child, teenager, or adult, everyone has felt uncomfortable in their own skin at one time or another. Our guest poster for this article knows all about it and how the pain of looking at yourself in the mirror can become too much to…

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Little Messy Hands

This blog is for the mothers who can’t catch a break, probably swear too much, feel like they might pull out their hair, maybe make mac and cheese too many times a week, and loose their patience more than once a day…

But also for the mothers who strive to be one of those “perfect moms” who make great dinners, workout, have craft time, never curse, play educational games all day, and plan amazing family activities

(but let’s face it. That is like impossible)

I however, am NOT the perfect type of mom, but I make sorry attempts to be. So if you need ideas for parties, recipes for picky people, activities for your family, “Open When..” letters that get you right in the feels, and tips or ideas to get you through parenthood, you have come to the right place.

If you are from Western New York, stay tuned for my family’s travels and experiences as we visit various places around the state.

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